Discussion Post: Indigenous Religions
Find one specific face mask used by an indigenous group to share with the class. You should title your initial post with the name of the mask or the indigenous group associated with it, and do all of the following in your initial post:
• Provide an image of, or link to the mask.
• Explore the design and materials of the mask, noting any significance of these elements.
• Identify who in the group used the mask and in what ways.
• In 200 words, discuss how the mask is an important part of the ritual practices of this group.
There are two ways to find a mask to highlight. The first is to identify an indigenous group you are interested in (see Chapter 2 of the textbook for the most common groups), and then research the types of masks they used in religious rituals. The second is to browse the masks that are currently in museums. Here are just a few examples (keep in mind not all of the masks illustrated at these sites are associated with indigenous groups, so be sure you are selecting one that is appropriate for this assignment):
• The Metropolitan Museum
• Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
• Cleveland Museum of Art.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.